On the 7th of December, Cross the Ditch is back, for our 27th edition! This time around we are celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Cross the Ditch!

Over sixteen hours, we will light up the skies between Melbourne (YMML), Sydney (YSSY), Wellington (NZWN) and Christchurch (NZCH) for the Southern Hemisphere’s premiere oceanic event.

The Crossing of the Ditch is now under 1 week away! There are still plenty of bookings available for you to help us fill the Tasman Sea with aircraft.

Event Times
This sixteen hour event is timed to allow pilots from all over the world to join the fun:

• UTC: Saturday 7th December 2024 17:00 – Sunday 8th December 2024 09:00
• AEDT: Sunday 8th December 2024 04:00 – Sunday 8th December 2024 20:00
• NZDT: Sunday 8th December 2024 06:00 – Sunday 8th December 2024 22:00
  Note: Departures are only available from NZWN and NZCH prior to 1930z

Flight Bookings
Pilots are strongly encouraged to book a slot for this busy event to avoid delays. Flying without a booking will likely result in significant wait times. Secure your slot now to ensure timely arrivals and departures!

Want to book a flight for the event? Click here

Want to find out more about the slots, times, routes and more? Head here